The functional outcome after low anterior resection varies greatly. Proportion of patient suffers from urgency and incontinence. Pelvic muscle disuse with atrophy and fibrosis may be a cause for the poor function. Peri-operative pelvic floor muscle training may preserve pelvic floor muscle bulk and function and thus improve functional outcome after surgery.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years and older

Genders Eligible for Study:

Both

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients who will undergo low anterior resection of rectum

Patient consented for study

Exclusion Criteria:

Patient unable to understand pelvic floor exercise

Patient who underwent alternative procedure

Patient who suffers anastomotic complications after surgery

Patient who ileostomy not closed

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01146769